Researchers at Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, China, have announced the discovery of a new species within the hedgehog genus Mesechinus. The eastern China hedgehog species was found to be distinct ...

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Initially mistaken for one of its close relatives, a group of small, spiky mammals in eastern China has now been identified as a new species: the eastern forest hedgehog. Researchers first scooped up ...

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Scientists identified five new species of soft-furred hedgehogs in Southeast Asia. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Two of the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hedgehog populations across Europe have declined dramatically due to habitat loss, pesticides, roads, and changing land use, with ...

In 2024, the hedgehog's status from "least concern" to "near threatened." ...

University of Galway researchers are urging people across Ireland to report hedgehog sightings as part of a new citizen ...

The Bank of England is asking the public to decide which animals should appear on future banknotes.

February 2, 2026, is International Hedgehog Day. While this occasion offers a moment to celebrate one of Europe’s most beloved small mammals, sadly, it’s also a much-needed opportunity to confront an ...